Philadelphia Construction Injury Attorney
Thousands of laborers are killed or seriously injured while working at construction sites each year in the United States. Although many State and Federal regulations, as well as industry standards, require owners, general contractors and sub-contractors to implement a wide variety of safety measures, these accidents still take place. Construction workers that are injured on the job must hire aggressive legal representation to protect their rights and prevent great financial loss. At Richard P. Haaz & Associates, our Philadelphia construction injury attorneys have experience in representing job injury cases for clients throughout Pennsylvania. We may be able to help you receive workers comp benefits and possibly recover monetary compensation for any suffering that you have experienced as the result of your construction accident injury.
In the United States construction is a very large industry, as well as a high risk industry. Construction ranks third in the rate of injury caused deaths, following mining and agriculture. Recent statistics report that for every 100,000 workers, 15 construction workers die due to injury. Some construction site hazards that may result in death or severe injuries include:
- Electrocution
- Machinery accidents
- Getting hit by falling objects
- Scaffolding accidents
- Falling from a high location
- Motor vehicle crashes
- Forklift accidents
No matter how strict safety standards are for the construction industry, construction workers are at risk every day while on the job. There are many people who are in a position to be held liable for construction accident related injuries and deaths, such as contractors, architects, manufacturers, and property owners.
While Workers' compensation does benefit injured people, in most cases, the amount is not sufficient for employees who have been hurt on the job. Please contact a skilled Philadelphia construction accident lawyer at Richard P. Haaz & Associates to discuss your construction injury case. Our attorneys are dedicated to protecting the right of innocent workers who have been injured due to the negligence or recklessness of others. We may be able to help you receive workers' compensation benefits as well as reimbursement for medical expenses, future loss of wages, and pain and suffering.